Chris Mannix

Chris Mannix

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.

Jalen Williams scored 40 points in the Thunder’s Game 5 win.
NBA

Jalen Williams Pushes Thunder to Brink of NBA Championship With 40-Point Outburst

Williams’s meteoric rise includes an “unbelievable performance” in each round of the postseason as OKC takes 3–2 NBA Finals lead on Indiana.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the fourth quarter to rally the Thunder to the Game 4 win.
NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Takes Over to Rally Thunder, Even NBA Finals at 2–2

The Pacers stymied the MVP for three quarters, but a monster final period and contributions from Alex Caruso and Chet Holmgren pushed Oklahoma City to the Game 4 win.

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Tyrese Haliburton had his signature moment of the NBA Finals in Game 3.
NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Draws Inspiration From Steph Curry in NBA Finals Game 3 Win

The Indiana point guard admitted he heard the criticism and responded with a signature performance to push his team to a 2–1 series lead over the Thunder.

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Jalen Williams goes up to the basket during Game 2 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder evened the series 1–1.
NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Supporting Cast Power Thunder to NBA Finals Game 2 Win

After a disappointing opener, Oklahoma City showed up and dominated as it has all season to even the series at 1–1.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a solid statistical Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but faded down the stretch.
NBA

What the Thunder Need to Fix in Game 2 of the NBA Finals

Oklahoma City must capitalize on the turnovers it forces and clean up the paint in order to avoid falling into a 2–0 hole to Indiana.

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Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shoots the game-winner to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Adds to Sizzle Reel in Dramatic Comeback to Win NBA Finals Game 1

The Pacers continue their statistical-anomaly postseason to steal a game the Thunder led until 0.3 seconds remained.

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Williams and Siakam will be key to their teams’ hopes at winning an NBA title.
NBA

NBA Finals: 10 Questions That Will Determine Thunder-Pacers Series

Spinning through the keys to victory, x-factors, matchups to watch, coaching edge and more as Game 1 tips off Thursday.

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NBA

How Small-Market Thunder and Pacers Brought Parity to the NBA Finals

Regardless of what the TV ratings bear out, two teams that have never won a title in their current city usher in an era of merit-based success and offer blueprints for how to achieve it.

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Brunson leaves the court as the Pacers celebrate winning the Eastern Conference finals.
NBA

Knicks Should Run It Back and Keep Their NBA Title Window Open

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Towns was a force in the paint Thursday.
NBA

Knicks Prove They Won’t Be Knocked Down Easily, Force Game 6 vs. Pacers

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Haliburton (0) put on a show in Game 4.
NBA

Pacers Inch Closer to NBA Finals Thanks to Full Team Approach

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Garcia will need about six weeks after surgery before he can resume training.
Boxing

Sources: Boxing Star Ryan Garcia to Undergo Hand Surgery

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